The Perfect Ending to Steam Day

I was waffling about whether or not I wanted to do the next part but I figured this was the last weekend to catch her.

 So next, I headed up to Owosso to catch the Pere Marquette 1225.  Since I already had pictures of two other steam powered vessels, I figured a train would be a nice addition.

 I had to park a bit away though and I didn't want to miss her, so I didn't take too many pictures in Owosso.

 This time, I tried some detail shots.

 Looking forward.

 A shot of two of her drive wheels.  It's amazing just how big each of these is.

 A shot of her top.

 I love this view of a steam engine.

 Her name plate and other details.

 Another view I like.

 If you're going to get this view, make sure the train is not moving.

 A closeup of her front.

 From the other side.

 The more oblique angle.

 And I started to head back to my car.

 Then I decided to head over to the Carland elevator to catch her as she passed.

 she approaches.

 I was hoping to get more of the elevator in this shot but a car parked here at the last minue.

 But I think I got a better shot anyway.

 And she wooshes by.

 It's kind of neat.

 Then I headed to her destination of Ashley.  I got there in just enough time to catch her as she came in.  I think it made for a pretty nice picture.

 Her helper engine.  Apparently, she has no way of turning around in Ashley, so this is used to pull her back.

 They have Ashley set up as a little Christmas village, it was pretty neat.  I think next year, I might actually ride the train over here.

A Christmas wreath.